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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 262.71 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 262.71 and 89.62 is: 134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 262.71 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/262.71 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 262.71 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 23,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544.07/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.49

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